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St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton
Durham Road, St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8NF, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.0 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
200
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive Key Stage 2 results, this primary school boasts an 87% rate of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 5% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 78% of schools, reflecting a strong academic environment. However, only 10% of pupils achieved the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging all students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 4 May 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 87% | Top 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.0%
Black African4.5%
White Other2.5%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
White Irish1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Location
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54.83577, -1.47281 · DH5 8NF
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN147131
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton rated by Ofsted?
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 May 2022.
Is St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton a good school?
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton scores 78.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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